REPLACE THEM

Marty SerbickCHICAGO TRIBUNE

It is most regrettable that our elected federal representatives lack the wisdom and patriotism to protect the flag from desecration.

Their vote in Congress denying a constitutional amendment that would have saved Old Glory from further burning demonstrates the need to replace these senile representatives at the next federal election.

It is absurd to claim such an amendment would change the Constitution or even the Bill of Rights. The 1st Amendment would still remain intact. The amendment would simply clarify the limits of free speech.

Under the present circumstances, any maladjusted misfit may desecrate the flag with the protection of the government.